The Brooklyn Army Terminal is an architectural and engineering marvel that is today a center of manufacturing and innovation on Brooklyn’s Sunset Park waterfront. Built to supply American forces in World War I, this enormous Cass Gilbert-designed complex served as a supply base for the American military for nearly 50 years, employing more than 20,000 people during World War II. Today, this thriving industrial park is home to over 100 companies in a wide array of industries, from precision manufacturers to artists, online retailers to food manufacturers.

During BAT’s open access hours, the Building B atrium along with several tenant sites will be open to OHNY Weekend visitors, including galleries and studios for Sunset Park Open Studios.

Saturday & Sunday Tours: First tour 12 pm and last tour 4 pm; tours on the hour

Each tour lasts 45 minutes, and will take place within Building B’s stunning atrium space. Learn key details about the site's past, present, and future with a guide from NYCEDC's tour partner Turnstile Tours, which has been researching and leading tours of the site since 2013.

Getting there and around

• By Ferry: NYC Ferry's Rockaway and South Brooklyn routes both stop at Brooklyn Army Terminal. Don’t miss our new audio guide for the South Brooklyn route for a look into the area’s industrial history, available free on Bloomberg Connects
• By Bike: Sunset Park is well-served by Citi Bike, with stations along 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue throughout the corridor from 36th to 59th Streets. Citi Bike is offering free bike unlocks on October 17-19—use the code OHNY25 to redeem under ”Rewards” in both the Citi Bike and Lyft apps, and at lyft.com/invite/OHNY25. Bicycle parking is also available at the Brooklyn Army Terminal near the entrance to Building A.
• By Shuttle: A free Industry City shuttle service connects the 59th Street subway station, Industry City’s 36th Street Food Hall, MADE Bush Terminal, and Brooklyn Army Terminal.
• By Bus: The B37 and B11 buses serve Sunset Park.
• By Subway: Festival sites in Sunset Park are best reached by the R line, stopping at 36th Street, 45th Street, and 59th Street. This weekend, the N and D lines stop at 36th Street only and the R will run on a more limited schedule, so allow for additional travel time. 59th Street is a wheelchair-accessible station.
• By Car: There is a municipal parking lot on Pier 4 at Brooklyn Army Terminal.

The walking tours are 45 minutes long with limited seating available. The tour route is wheelchair accessible. Dress for the weather. Please contact info@turnstiletours.com if you have any accessibility questions or requests.

No pets, only service animals allowed.